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About Mifepristone (RU-486) Risks
Approved for use in the US in September of 2000, mifepristone is a medication used in combination with misoprostol to facilitate 1st trimester abortion (medical abortion). While misoprostol causes the uterus to contract, mifepristone is responsible for blocking the...
Do Abortions Hurt?
Although the threshold for pain differs for each individual, the majority of women who have an abortion report pain associated with the experience, even with anesthetic.National Center for Biotechnology Information. Authors: G Smith, P Stubblefield,...
Can I Buy the Abortion Pill Online?
WARNING: Do not risk your life by taking an abortion pill purchased online. The idea of going to a clinic and waiting anxiously in an examination room for the pills you need to end your pregnancy seems less than ideal. If there was some way you could get started on...
The Suggested Advantage of IUDs: Have the Risks Changed or Just Our Perception?
In an attempt to "curb teen pregnancy," Golisano Children’s Hospital recently launched a campaign to promote...
I’m Pregnant But I Don’t Want to Be
If you think you could be pregnant but you don’t want to be, what do you do? This is never an easy question to answer. When you find yourself in this situation, you need to talk closely with your partner and loved ones, and also consider the outcomes of each choice...
Myths and Misconceptions About Sex & Pregnancy
When women come to CompassCare because they’re considering abortion, they often share how they thought they couldn’t become pregnant or why they thought they were safe. There are many widely believed myths about sex and pregnancy, which is why we wanted to look at some of the more common misconceptions here.
Why to Visit Us
You should visit Northtown Pregnancy Center in Buffalo, NY, if: You think you could be pregnant You are facing an unplanned pregnancy You are considering abortion You have decided to pursue an abortion We offer confidential and professional medical services to...
Attending College Pregnant: You Can Do It!
Pregnancy will bring challenges, no doubt. And as a college student, those challenges can feel doubly difficult. College is a stressful time - course loads, a job, friends and more all demand your time and attention. Being pregnant can up-level this already...
Google Reviews: What to Make of Them
Most of CompassCare's online reviews are either a 5 star or a 1. Why? Sadly, women's reproductive health is an issue of political debate. Because of that, simply and quietly providing care to women facing unplanned pregnancy can be culturally and...
Are Dollar Store Pregnancy Tests Accurate?
$25 for a pregnancy test can be a bit pricey, especially when you want to buy two or three, just to make sure. A $1 pregnancy test seems like the way to go, but there's that unnerving feeling that you may be "getting what you paid for." Are all pregnancy tests the...